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The Oklahoma Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has signed a new five-year purchasing agreement with Amerinet, Inc., a national healthcare group purchasing organization.

The Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $40 million to help 41 states and the District of Columbia find and enroll uninsured children who are eligible for either Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program.

Less than half of graduating U.S. medical students say they received adequate training in understanding healthcare systems and the economics of practicing medicine, according to a study conducted by the University of Michigan Medical School.

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has awarded grants totaling $27.8 million to health center-controlled networks and large multi-site health centers to implement electronic health records and other health information technology.

When it comes to hospital staff scheduling software, customer satisfaction varies widely among finance, IT and nursing departments, sometimes producing departmental battles over which needs are given priority.

The Senate Finance Committee has rejected the option of reforming healthcare through the creation of a government-run health insurance program in a 15-8 vote.

Public support for health reform moved modestly upwards in September, according to the latest Kaiser Health tracking poll.

Medicare beneficiaries are not having any trouble finding physicians to treat them, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office.

Benefits consortia, buying groups and co-ops are helping employers to keep health insurance premiums at a manageable level.

Many consumers continue to struggle with financial challenges, some of which could affect their health, according to a survey released by the American Optometric Association.